Competitor Group interested in selling off Velo magazine and VeloPress
CGI refocusing on the running business.SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Competitor Group Inc., which has owned Velo magazine, VeloNews.com and VeloPress since 2008, is now interested in selling off the brands, a...
View ArticleInterbike releases second wave of award nominations, opens voting
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike has announced the second round of categories and nominees for the 2014 Interbike Awards, including retailer, athlete and advocacy designations. Bicycle...
View ArticleBMC USA taking over Canadian distribution from OGC
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — BMC USA Corporation will be taking over Canadian distribution of BMC bicycles from Outdoor Gear Canada, effective Friday, the company announced.BMC Switzerland and OGC have agreed...
View ArticleShimano sales jump 17 percent through June
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano's overall sales were $1.52 billion (156.3 billion Yen) over the first six months of the year, compared to $1.3 billion (133.1 billion Yen) last year.Sales of bicycle...
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Yakima hires Ryan Martin as CEO
BEAVERTON, Ore. (BRAIN) — Yakima Products Inc. has brought aboard Ryan Martin, formerly a global director at appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corp., as its new CEO.In his previous role at Whirlpool,...
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Trek offers limited edition Domane model with racier geometry
WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle is offering a new version its Domane endurance race bike, with the company's new, tighter H1 geometry. The H1 geometry is also found on Trek's new super light...
View ArticleRocky Mountain adds sales agencies in US
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Looking to accelerate its market position south of its native Canada, Rocky Mountain Bicycles has added five new U.S. sales agencies for 2015. “As part of an...
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Wind tunnel expert Mike Giraud joins Cyclologic
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (BRAIN) — Mike Giraud, who has worked with many top athletes, teams and manufacturers at North Carolina's A2 Wind Tunnel, is joining the independent cycling analytics company...
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Knog releases high-powered action camera light
RICHMOND, Australia (BRAIN) — Australian bike accessories brand Knog is coming out with what it claims is the first high-powered light specifically made for use with action cameras.The waterproof...
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Garmin increases syncing options with Strava, MapMyFitness and Endomondo
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Users of Garmin's GPS-powered cycling computers and its Garmin Connect website will soon be able to more seamlessly sync their data with third-party fitness aps and websites...
View ArticleSBS is latest Selle Royal distributor in the US
KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — Accell North America's SBS will begin distributing Selle Royal products in the U.S. this month; Selle Royal products will continue to be available from QBP and Highway Two, as...
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Seattle's bike chosen winner in design contest
The 'Denny' will be manufactured by Fuji.PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Teage X Sizemore's Denny bike has been voted the winner of a design contest sponsored by Oregon Manifest and Levi's.Voters chose the...
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BTI re-launches Factory Service for suspension and brakes
SANTA FE, N.M. (BRAIN) — BTI has re-launched an expanded version of its Factory Service program, offering service for a variety of suspension and brake brands.Brian Alexander has returned to the...
View ArticlePOC adds cycling reps, hires Channel IQ to enforce MAP
ASPEN, Colo. (BRAIN) —POC is now using Channel IQ's third-party MAP enforcement services. Channel IQ will police advertised retail prices for the Swedish brand's products. The company also has recently...
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TriggerPoint launches hand-held foam roller line
AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — TriggerPoint Performance Therapy is launching a line of hand-held foam rollers at the Outdoor Retailer show this week. The GRID STK line complements TriggerPoint's line of GRID...
View ArticleGermany's Storck Bicycle launches in US
HOUSTON (BRAIN) — Storck Bicycle, a 20-year-old German bike brand founded by Markus Storck, is coming to the U.S. for the first time with the opening of a U.S. office. Storck's new U.S. office will be...
View ArticleCatEye sponsoring time checks at USPC time trial stage
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — CatEye America is sponsoring the U.S. Pro Challenge stage race in Colorado later this month, marking the brand's first time sponsoring the event being held near its U.S. base...
View ArticleHotlines UK to distribute Club Ride in United Kingdom
KETCHUM, Idaho (BRAIN) — Hotlines UK is the first U.K. distributor for the U.S. clothing brand Club Ride. Hotlines will feature Club Ride clothing during its Hotlines UK bike launch this week at...
View ArticleUniversal Sports Network to broadcast show about Interbike
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Universal Sports Network will broadcast a one-hour program featuring the latest trends and technologies from the Interbike trade show.Airing Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. Eastern time,...
View ArticleTimbuk2 taps Tre Pluss AS as Nordic distributor
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Urban bag and gear maker Timbuk2 has brought on Tre Pluss AS to manage the brand’s distribution across the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland), the...
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